Amur cherry

Amur cherry is an ornamental tree native to Manchuria, Siberia, and Korea. It has beautiful amber to reddish-brown flaking bark; clusters of fragrant, white hanging flowers in spring; and red maturing to black fruit.

Botanical name:

Prunus maackii

All Common Names:

Amur cherry, Amur chokecherry, Manchurian cherry

Family (English):

Rose

Family (Botanic):

Rosaceae

Tree or Plant Type:

Tree

Foliage:

Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)

Native Locale:

Non-native

Hardiness Zones:

Zone 3

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Zone 4

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Zone 5

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Zone 6

Growth Rate:

Medium

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Fast

Light Exposure:

Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily)

Tolerances:

Occasional flooding

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Alkaline soil

Soil Preference:

Acid soil

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Moist, well-drained soil

Flower Color & Fragrance:

Fragrant

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White

Size Range:

Medium tree (25-40 feet)

Shape or Form:

Pyramidal

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Round

Landscape Uses:

Specimen

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Shade

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Massing

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Patio/sidewalk

Time of Year:

Early winter

,

Mid winter

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Mid spring

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Late spring

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Mid summer

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Early fall

More Information:

Size & Form

20 to 30 foot tall and 20 to 30 wideDense, broadly rounded habit

Tree & Plant Care

Does best in cold climates, intolerant of heat and humidity.Full sun, tolerant of light shade in well-drained soil. Protected site best.Prefers a cool root environment, mulch with 3 to 4 inches of wood chips to moderate soil temperatures.Needs pruning to maintain shapeMay be difficult to find in a nursery.

Disease, pest, and problem resistance

Prone to borers, cankers, and Japanese beetle

Native geographic location and habitat

Native to Korea, Manchuria, & Siberia

Bark color and texture

Attractive reddish-brown to golden-brown, exfoliating barkColor can vary with age